scholarly journals A Smart Factory Approach to Mass Producing Customised Healthcare Devices for Patients

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Urvashi Gunputh ◽  
Adam Leighton ◽  
Gavin Williams ◽  
Paul Wood ◽  
Steven Atfield
Keyword(s):  
3D Printing ◽  
Gait Analysis ◽  
National Survey ◽  
Traditional Method ◽  
Laser Scanning ◽  
Digital Design ◽  
Fabrication Process ◽  
Foot And Ankle ◽  
The Uk ◽  
Lengthy Process

Orthoses are devices worn by patients to support their body and are a non-surgical method for correcting foot and ankle problems. In a national survey, Nester et al, reported in 2017, there are approximately 9 million orthosis users in the UK, and of these 78,000 patients each year need a customised orthosis [1]. The same survey identifies the number of orthoses users in the UK had grown from 1.2 million in 2007, which is nearly an eightfold increase over one decade. The traditional method of fabricating orthoses is extensively craft orientated. The assessment, fabrication, and fitting of an orthosis to a patient is a lengthy process at up to twelve weeks duration and can involve significant engagement with the patient. 3D Printing combined with digital design, laser scanning and gait analysis technologies could dramatically reduce the time of the orthosis fabrication process, accelerate patient healing and reduce cost.

Results of studying the dimensional accuracy of the bases of complete removable prostheses made using 3D printing and traditional technologies

2020 ◽  
pp. 34-39
Author(s):  
Vokulova Yu.A. Vokulova ◽  
E.N. Zhulev
Keyword(s):  
3D Printing ◽  
Traditional Method ◽  
Laser Scanning ◽  
Laser Scanner ◽  
Digital Technologies ◽  
Dimensional Accuracy ◽  
3D Printer ◽  
Significance Level ◽  
Average Value ◽  
The Difference

This article presents the results of studying the dimensional accuracy of the bases of complete removable prostheses made using a 3D printer and the traditional method. Bases of complete removable prostheses were made using an intraoral laser scanner iTero Cadent (USA) and a 3D printer Asiga Max UV (Australia). To study the dimensional accuracy of the bases of complete removable prostheses, we used the DentalCAD 2.2 Valletta software. The Nonparametric Wilcoxon W-test was used for statistical analysis of the obtained data. We found that the average value of the difference with the standard for bases made using digital technologies is 0.08744±0.0484 mm. The average value of the difference with the standard for bases made by the traditional method is 0.5654±0.1611 mm. Based on these data, we concluded that the bases of complete removable prostheses made using modern digital technologies (intraoral laser scanning and 3D printer) have a higher dimensional accuracy compared to the bases of complete removable prostheses made using the traditional method with a significance level of p<0.05 (Wilcoxon's W-test=0, p=0.031). Keywords: digital technologies in dentistry, digital impressions, intraoral scanner, 3D printing, ExoCAD, complete removable dentures.

scholarly journals National survey of feasibility of NIV trials for management of children with bronchiolitis

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. e000780
Author(s):  
Anna Rosala-Hallas ◽  
Ashley P Jones ◽  
Emma Bedson ◽  
Vanessa Compton ◽  
Ricardo M Fernandes ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
National Survey ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Management Strategies ◽  
Eligibility Criteria ◽  
Training Requirements ◽  
Non Invasive Ventilation ◽  
Respiratory Management ◽  
Randomised Controlled ◽  
The Uk ◽  
Future Work

BackgroundBronchiolitis is a major cause of admission to hospital in children. Non-invasive ventilation (NIV) support with continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) or high-flow nasal cannula (HFNC) oxygen is routinely used for infants in the UK with bronchiolitis.ObjectiveTo establish UK paediatric practice regarding management of bronchiolitis, and to explore issues pertinent to the design of a potential future randomised controlled trial of NIV.DesignScreening logs were completed in hospitals in England capturing information on paediatric bronchiolitis admissions. An online national survey of clinical practice was disseminated to healthcare professionals (HCPs) across the UK to ascertain current management strategies.ResultsScreening logs captured data on 393 infants from 8 hospitals. Reasons for admission were most commonly respiratory distress and/or poor fluid intake. Oxygen was administered for 54% of admissions. Respiratory (CPAP and HFNC) and non-respiratory support administered varied considerably. The national survey was completed by 111 HCPs from 76 hospitals. Data were obtained on criteria used to commence and wean NIV, responsibilities for altering NIV settings, minimum training requirements for staff managing a child on NIV, and numbers of trained staff. Most centres were interested in and capable of running a trial of NIV, even out of normal office hours.ConclusionsRespiratory and non-respiratory management of bronchiolitis in UK centres varies widely. A trial of HFNC oxygen therapy in this group of patients is feasible and HCPs would be willing to randomise patients into such a trial. Future work should focus on defining trial eligibility criteria.

The Role of Gait Analysis in Clinical Medicine: A Survey of UK Centres

1987 ◽  
Vol 16 (4) ◽  
pp. 221-227 ◽  
Author(s):  
N Messenger ◽  
P Bowker
Keyword(s):  
Gait Analysis ◽  
Clinical Medicine ◽  
Final Analysis ◽  
Clinical Work ◽  
Clinical Context ◽  
Clinical Value ◽  
Analysis Techniques ◽  
Subjective Views ◽  
The Uk

This paper reports the results of a survey carried out to assess the clinical usage currently being made of gait analysis facilities within the UK. Thirty-five centres were circulated with a questionnaire which requested information under four main headings: (i) equipment, (ii) research projects, (iii) clinical service commitments, and (iv) subjective views of the ultimate clinical value of the service. Of the 25 completed questionnaires returned, 16 were suitable for inclusion in the final analysis of data. The survey provided useful data on the equipment and facilities available in each centre together with details of the service available to prospective referring clinicians. Ten centres were considered as being currently involved in some clinical work, with six of these being routinely involved. The respondents generally felt that gait analysis techniques have a clinical context, if not yet routinely, but the numbers of referrals to the centres is still quite small. A number of areas worthy of further work were identified by the respondents. It is hoped that presentation of these results will stimulate dialogue between centres and between clinicians and bioengineers.

Percutaneous abscess drainage in the UK: A national survey and single centre study

2006 ◽  
Vol 61 (1) ◽  
pp. 55-64 ◽  
Author(s):  
B.T. Buckley ◽  
M. Goodwin ◽  
P. Boardman ◽  
R. Uberoi
Keyword(s):  
National Survey ◽  
Single Centre ◽  
Abscess Drainage ◽  
Centre Study ◽  
Percutaneous Abscess Drainage ◽  
Single Centre Study ◽  
The Uk

Public acceptance of tree health management: Results of a national survey in the UK

2016 ◽  
Vol 59 ◽  
pp. 18-25 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lauren Fuller ◽  
Mariella Marzano ◽  
Andrew Peace ◽  
Christopher P. Quine ◽  
Norman Dandy
Keyword(s):  
National Survey ◽  
Health Management ◽  
Public Acceptance ◽  
Tree Health ◽  
The Uk
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